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"Around the fringe of Europe lies a ""green ring"" of countries which have followed different pathways into modernity from the industrial core of the continent and have, until recently, been characterized by a strong agrarian presence in their politics, economy and culture. This book brings together case studies from both the post-socialist countries and EU member states which make up the ""green ring"" to compare experiences of rural and agricultural groups. It provides an opportunity to identify similarities and contrasts in the ways in which these countries have managed their rural areas when faced with the challenges set by industrialization, political integration and globalization. The book focuses on agrarian transformation as 'de-' (sometimes 're-')peasantization - referring to the changing economic, social, cultural and political positions of farmers and food production workers. It also problematizes the standard models of rural and opens up discussion of the problems these models pose for the farmers of green ring countries."

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'Beyond analysing the changing role of agriculture and the future prospects of the farming sector, the book provides valuable insights into the history and antecedents of peasant societies in diverse European countries...The result is a thought-provoking study about the shifting rural environment in Europe, which may serve both as a challenge and guide to scholars, planners and policy-makers.' Journal of Rural Cooperation '...this book is well produced...it makes an extremely valuable contribution to the rural debate in contemporary Europe.' Geography

'Beyond analysing the changing role of agriculture and the future prospects of the farming sector, the book provides valuable insights into the history and antecedents of peasant societies in diverse European countries...The result is a thought-provoking study about the shifting rural environment in Europe, which may serve both as a challenge and guide to scholars, planners and policy-makers.' Journal of Rural Cooperation '...this book is well produced...it makes an extremely valuable contribution to the rural debate in contemporary Europe.' Geography

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Contributors: Krzystof Gorlach, Pawel Starosta, Imre Kovach, Vera Majerova, Bob Begg, Mieke Meurs, Ilkka Alanen, Eira Varis, Karl Bruckmeier, Marina Olegowna Koptina, Charalambos Kasimis, Apostolos G. Papadopoulos, Jesus Oliva, Luis A. Camarero, Isabel Rodrigo, Manuel Belo Moreira, Maria Fonte, Leo Granberg, Matti Peltonen, Ivar Jonsson, Hilary Tovey.

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